COLOR CODENH-575M - Medium GrayHonda Touch-Up Paint

The Look

This shade represents the peak of 1990s functional design. While your Civic was built to be a reliable commuter, this specific gray gave it a more sophisticated, industrial edge compared to the brighter reds and blues of the era. It is a workhorse color that hides road grime well, but after decades of sun exposure, the finish on your car has likely shifted slightly from its original factory tone. Because this color was only featured for a single year, it carries a certain level of rarity that makes preserving it worthwhile.

Technical Details

Since this is a metallic finish, you are dealing with tiny aluminum flakes suspended in the paint. These flakes reflect light to give the surface its depth, but they are also picky about how they land. If you apply the paint too heavily in one spot, those flakes will bunch up and create dark patches or streaks. To get a uniform look that matches the rest of your door or hood, you need to ensure those metallics lay down evenly. Before you spray or dab Honda Medium Gray (check for code NH-575M), you need to shake the container for at least sixty seconds to get those flakes off the bottom.

Best Practices

You will find your paint code printed on a white sticker located inside the driver's side door jamb. Once you have confirmed the match, always test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle before you touch the car. If you are working on a vertical surface, keep the container moving to prevent the paint from sagging. Apply thin layers rather than one thick coat; this allows the color to build up naturally and keeps the metallic particles from shifting while the drying time passes.